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MICHAEL LEONARD Obituary
"Mickey", 84, died at home on October 31. Mickey was a gifted composer and arranger, who wrote for Broadway, film and television. His songs, including I'm All Smiles, Why Did I Choose You and Not Exactly Paris, were performed by numerous artists, including Barbra Streisand and Nancy Sinatra. He was the musical supervisor on the original Broadway production of Grease, and arranged for jazz pianist, Bill Evans. Mickey is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Maury and Betty, their children, Bradley, Neal and Alison, and seven grandnieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 8 at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 W. 76th Street, at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his honor at the charity of your choice.
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Sponsored by Rest in Peace, Mickey - your old friend and fellow music lover - used to love singing your songs .
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Gale B
November 6, 2015
My sincere condolence to the family for the loss of your dear loved one.
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